To quote an over cliched platitude 'classical music reaches the parts that other genres cannot reach'. It reaches the Inner Person not just the surface. This of course isn't a sweeping fact it is merely my own experience. It's a bit like comparing Cricket to Football- Cricket is a fine game whereas Football is beautifully unpredictable, the quick fix, but it excites us and that my Deer Blogfans is sometimes the tonic we need so much. This world exudes stress and music is the perfect antidote for that. I mostly listen to Progressive rock in the car, reason being, in short bursts you can't get immersed in a Schubert symphony or a Shostakovich string quartet. That brings me on to the Keynote question.... What is Progressive Rock? Short answer- Progressive Rock is Rock music that is completely devoid of any commercial influences. Long answer- well for a start the obligatory radio friendly three minute airplay is out the window! With the time barrier removed, compos